In the blink of an eye, winter has arrived, and the temperature in the north has plummeted. Babies have delicate skin, and they are prone to various problems when they are attacked by cold weather. Especially the feet, arms, shoulders and abdomen, the skin of these parts is the weakest, and it is easy to get frostbite if you don't keep warm well, and you can make your baby sick if you are not careful. Therefore, mothers must be vigilant, focus on these frozen parts of the baby's body, and resolutely do not let winter bring threats to the baby's health and safety!
1. Feet
In the cold winter, the baby's feet are easily red and swollen. First of all, because of the natural delicate skin, and secondly, the baby will crawl around on the ground, and the feet often directly touch the ground and the cold floor, and the body temperature can be easily taken away.
If your baby's feet are frozen red, it means that the body is losing a lot of heat. If you don't pay attention to keeping warm, it is likely to cause gout, heel arthritis and other diseases over time. These conditions can last for a long time and seriously affect your baby's life.
Therefore, mothers must pay attention to it and start from the following points:
Choose socks that keep warm
Choosing socks with good warmth for your baby can protect your little feet. For example, wool socks and cashmere socks are good choices. These socks made of natural fibers have the advantages of strong heating and not easy to pilling.
Wear an extra layer of soft-soled slippers
During the day, let the baby wear a pair of soft-soled heightened slippers at home, which can not only play a certain role in keeping warm, but also facilitate the baby's activities.
Sleep with two quilts at night
The temperature in the north is getting lower and lower, and when you go to bed at night, in addition to covering a quilt, cover a duvet outside. It can not only resist the sudden drop in temperature, but also ensure that the little feet will not freeze and swell.
2. Arms and shoulders
The skin on the arms and shoulders is also very delicate, which bears the heavy responsibility of crawling and playing, and is extremely prone to frostbite. Especially for those babies who love to crawl around, if the cuffs of long-sleeved pajamas are wide open, the arms and shoulders are easily exposed to the air.
When the weather turns cold, if you don't take precautions, the baby is very likely to freeze with symptoms such as wind chill, frozen shoulder, and shoulder joint pain. In order to prevent the baby from getting sick, the mother should pay attention to the following points:
Choose high-neck pajamas
Choose long-sleeved pajamas with a high neckline to avoid direct exposure of the skin on the neck and shoulders to the air. At the same time, it is also necessary to ensure that the cuffs are not too large and cause air to back-up.
Apply a skin cream before bed
After bathing your baby, you can apply some moisturizing body lotion to your arms, shoulders and neck. This helps to lock in moisture in the skin and improve frost resistance.
Increase the amount of quilts
Just like keeping your feet warm, cover your baby with two quilts. A quilt fits snugly and a duvet on the outside to slow down the loss of body temperature and keep the limbs and torso warm.
III. Abdomen
Many mothers know to wear down jackets for their babies, but they often ignore the warmth of the abdomen. In fact, gastrointestinal health and immunity are directly related to the overall health level of the baby. If the abdomen is constantly exposed to cold air, it can easily trigger gastrointestinal disorders.
Therefore, mothers should also take the task of protecting the baby's abdomen to heart, focusing on the following things:
Choose a high-waisted jacket
Choose a long down jacket for your baby and make sure the hem covers the waist. This prevents the skin on the lower back from being directly exposed to cold air, preventing colds and diarrhea.
Three layers of clothing inside and three layers of clothing
During the day, the baby should be dressed in three layers inside and three layers outside. Warm underwear should be worn inside, and a down jacket should be worn outside, so as to form a triple protective wall, and the baby's gastrointestinal tract will not be easily cold.
Keep your lower abdomen warm before bedtime
Before going to bed, you can use a warm towel to warm the baby's lower abdomen for 2-3 minutes to avoid poor blood circulation in the abdomen, and also promote the metabolism of the abdominal skin.
Therefore, winter is not only the time when babies are most afraid of cold, but also the season when they are most likely to get sick. Every year, many babies will suffer from various diseases caused by frostbite, which affects the health of young children and even delays normal growth and development. Therefore, mothers must pay attention, starting from the feet and arms, and resolutely not let any "cold" prevail on the baby's body!